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What is the belief that states did not have to follow a federal law?
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∙ 13y ago
nullification
- Nullification (U.S. Constitution), the legal principle that any federal enactment which is not "made in Pursuance" of the Constitution under Article VI, Clause 2 is ipso facto null and void.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe cause of some states seceding and later causing the Civil War was based on the belief of States' Rights, which is the belief of not being required to follow unjust Federal Laws.
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Do states have to follow federal AWOL laws?
Yes, that is what a Federal Law is so all states must obey the law.
What is Summary of the supremacy clause?
It states that the U.S Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It also states that judges are bound to follow federal law when a conflict arises between state law and federal law.
What happens when a states law conflicts with a federal?
Federal law prevails.
If state law conflicts with federal law which law is supreme?
Federal law comes first and then state law as said in the constitution.
When Virginia and Kentucky in the late 1700s and South Carolina in the 1830s refused to follow federal law they were practicing?
When Virginia and Kentucky in the late 1700s and South Carolina in the 1830s refused to follow federal law they were practicing nullification.
What would be considered a federal law?
Any law passed by the federal government, as opposed to the states, would be considered a federal law.
What if states had the power to ignore federal tax law they did not like?
they can be in alot of trouble because they have to follow laws even though they dont want to follow the laws taxes are part of are laws.
What law is administered the same in all states?
Federal law is administered the same in all states across the United States. Federal laws are established by the U.S. government and have jurisdiction over all states, ensuring uniformity in their enforcement and application.
What states do not follow the second amendment?
None. They all do. It is part of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. If your state has broken with the federal law you may have a case against them.
What term refers to the belief that the states could nullify laws that they considered unconstitutional?
The term null and void means that a state deems a law unconstitutional and chooses not to follow it.
Why do states have to follow certain FEDRAL RULE?
They do this in order to keep everything in balance. An example would be that some states want to legalize marijuana but the federal funding for law enforcement was refused because they did not comply with federal law. The federal government can and does control the states.
What is the basic law and government of the US?
The basic law in the United States that all people will be treated the same under the law. The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district.
